Business Talk

(BPT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country in numerous ways. From new health guidelines and supply chain woes to hurdles with hiring and retaining employees, weathering the dramatically altered business landscape con…

(BPT) – Amidst dramatic shifts in the national workforce and ever-changing job market, those in or entering their careers without formal education face an uphill challenge.In a recent survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nearly half of …

(BPT) – With the giving season upon us, people are thinking about how they can give back to their communities. There are numerous ways to give back whether by helping those in need, volunteering your time, or choosing to support businesses in your comm…

(BPT) – On November 4, 2021, the Biden administration released a new federal rule identifying COVID-19 as an occupational hazard and mandating COVID-19 vaccination for workers. The mandate would apply to health care workers at facilities that participa…

(BPT) – There’s never been a more exciting time to join in on the imagination, innovation and teamwork at FedEx Office. With more than 2,100 locations nationwide, this company is seeking energetic and customer-driven individuals to join their team. Learn more at http://careers.fedex.com/office.

(BPT) – Back-to-school is here, and once again, it looks a little different this year. With an increasing level of uncertainty, and the possibility of various learning formats – in-person, virtual and hybrid – parents, caregivers and teachers need to b…

(BPT) – In many companies, IT administrators are the unsung champions – and this has never been more true than it is today. With the sudden switch to remote work due to the pandemic, IT systems have coped with a huge variety of stressors – from the inc…

(BPT) – The 2021 holiday shopping season is bound to break records. The National Retail Federation predicts an increase in sales between 8.5-10.5% over last year, and a record 87% of shoppers plan to shop online, according to PYMNTS.com. That’s an incr…

(BPT) – No one knows for sure when or where coconuts originated, but there is no doubt about their global popularity today. Although they look like an oversize nut, coconuts are a remarkable fruit that offers a rare combination of liquid and food. Refr…